Breeds in the Terrier Group of Dogs

Terriers are small, agile, lively dogs that are determined and courageous. Terriers must be small and agile enough to "go to ground" to pursue quarry, as they were originally bred to hunt .Terriers are a hardy, lively dog with a spirited attitude. Most Terriers are great dogs for families with children, as they are playful and fun to be around. Lively Terriers make engaging companion animals for owners who can match their lively characters.

Airedale Terrier: This breed has a well balanced, square appearance with v shaped ears.The hard, dense coat is tan with variations of color in coat.

American Staffordshire Terrier: This Terrier gives the impression of great strength for it's size. They are about 18 inches high and have short stiff coats of various colors.

Australian Terrier: The Australian Terrier is a small, sturdy medium; boned working terrier., which is rather long for it's height. They are sound and free moving with a keen intelligent expression and spirited, self-assured manner.

Bedlington Terrier: Bedlington Terriers are graceful,lithe, well-balanced dogs. This breed is particularly alert and energetic and able to gallop at great speed. Their coat is a mixture of hard and soft hair which stands out from the skin.

Border Terrier Colored Bull Terrier: This terrier is an active dog with medium build, but strongly put together. The Border Terrier is a working terrier of a size to go to ground and reasonably abie to follow a horse. The terriers nature is good-tempered, affectionate, obedient and easily trained.

White Bull Terrier: The Bull Terrier is strongly built, muscular, symmetrical and active. They are spirited with a sweet disposition. Their coat should be short, flat and harsh to the touch. This breed is white, but may have markings on the head.

Cairn Terrier: Cairn Terriers are small, hardy active working dogs with short legs. Their coat is hard and weather resistant. They may be any color but white.

Dandier Dinmont Terrier: This is a long, low to the ground working terrier with a curved outline. The crisp double coat is either mustard or pepper colored. The Dandie Dinmont is independent, determined, reserved and intelligent, with a dignified nature. They can be bold and tenacious.

Smooth Fox Terrier: This breed is a lively, gay active character. Their coat is smooth, flat, hard and dense.

Wire Fox Terrier: the Wire Fox Terrier is an alert, swift and lively dog. they are mainly white.

Glen of Imall Terrier: This terrier is named for the region in the Wicklow Mountains of Ireland where it was developed long ago. They are a medium sized working terrier that is longer then they are tall. The Glen of Amalle is game, spirited and courageous.

Irish Terrier: The Irish Terrier is long, but in nice proportion to the rest of the body This breed is good tempered and makes a great family pet, guard dog and hunter.

Kerry Blue Terrier: The Kerry Blue is a well balanced, well developed and has a muscular body. The color of this breed is important. They are any shade of blue gray or gray blue with fairly uniform color. Their coat is soft, dense and wavy.

Lakeland Terrier: This breed was bred to hunt vermin in rugged shale mountains in northern England. They are small, squarely built dogs with a sturdy build. The Lakeland is gay, friendly and self confident and not overly aggressive.

Standard Manchester Terrier: The Manchester Terrier is a small, black, short coated dog with distinctive, rich mahogany markings. Their smooth, compact, muscular body has great power and agility giving them effective a killing vermin and small game.

Miniature Bull Terrier: The Miniature Bull Terrier is strongly built, symmetrical and active. They have a courageous, even temperament.

Miniature Schnauzer: The Miniature Schnauzer is a robust and active terrier type, resembling the Standard Schnauzer.

Norfolk Terrier: this is the smallest of the working terriers. It is active, compact, free moving and sturdy. They have a hard, wiry coat that is about 1 1/2 to 2 inches long. The Norfolk Terrier is alert, gregarious, fearless and loyal.

Parson Russell Terrier: The Parson Russell was developed in southern England in the 1800s. They were bred to hunt red ox above and below ground. They are bold, friendly, athletic, playful, exuberant and affectionate..

Scottish Terrier: The Scottish Terrier is a small, compact, short legged, sturdy dog. This terrier is gentle and loving with people, but can be aggressive with other dogs.

Sealyham Terrier: The Sealyham is long, broad and powerful ,with short legs. It's height is about 10 1/2 inches.Their weather resistant coat is dense and wiry. They are white and may have some light markings on their head.

Skye Terrier; The Skye is a stylish, elegant dog with dignity and agility. They are about 10 inches high and have a outer coat that is hard, straight, flat and about 5 1/2 long.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: This is a medium sized, hardy, sporting terrier with a square outline. They have soft, silky, wheaten hair and a steady disposition. The Wheaten is a happy, gay, alert self confident dog.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a strong, muscular, smooth coated dog that is active and agile. The white coat has markings of red, fawn, white, black or blue. This breed is affectionate with friends,and is quiet and trustworthy.

Welsh Terrier; The Welsh Terrier is a sturdy, compact rugged medium sized dog with wire textured coat. the coat color is black with tan legs and head. The Welsh Terrier is a game dog who is alert, aware and friendly. They are also friendly and eager to please.

West Highland White Terrier: This is a small, game hardy terrier with a sturdy build. Their white coat is double coated with a outer coat of 2 inch long stiff, straight hairs. The West Highland is alert, gay, courageous and self reliant but friendly.
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Wire Fox Terrier: This is an alert, nimble dog with a white coat with some markings.

Dogs from the terrier group are lively pets and make great companions for the family.